Red Rose Primary School, Chester le Street

In its own words: "On behalf of the children, staff and governing body, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Red Rose Primary School, Chester-le-Street. Our school motto is ‘ Aim High, Be Proud ’ and we have a long and established reputation of providing a rich and stimulating education for our pupils."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, cricket, athletics, dance, cooking, gardening and homework club.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Red Rose Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in County Durham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 87% in reading and 80% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 43 families put Red Rose Primary School as their first choice and 124 named it as one of their preferences, for 43 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Red Rose Primary School are St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 83% maths); Cestria Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 95% reading, 79% maths); Newker Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 78% maths); and Bullion Lane Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths).

Red Rose Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

Red Rose Primary School had 21 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bullion Lane, about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Red Rose School - York Terrace (n-bound), 10 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 209 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in County Durham (84), as is usual near a town centre.

Red Rose Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Red Rose Primary School are Park View School (0.5 miles) and Hermitage Academy (0.9 miles).